Tree looks good. What part of AZ are you in? I am in Scottsdale. I have heavy mulch around my guava, (not at tree base, though) and I don't think I have watered mine since early october.I do give a heavy amount of water in the summer and I fertilize with Arizona's best citrus fertilizer.

I know very little about guavas. My wife is from Nicaragua and likes them, but, the one I planted here in AZ always tasted bland to her. I had Beaumont Red and would let it fall off the tree before giving it to her to eat. I even waited 3 years for improved quality and it did not work.I am not sure there is a native Nicaraguan variety, but, I think she likes soft flesh. Anyone gave a variety with a high brix reading?Also, in central america they call them guayaba. Any other countries have a different pronounciation?

Roof rats love key limes. My mother had to cut her tree down. We were absolutely inundated with roof rats in my townhouse community in Scottsdale. I even saw them crossing on top of the red lights to go from community to community. One winter, I killed over 100 with rat traps and peanut butter.Finally, this year it is under control. The remedy? Feral cats moved in, ate them all and left. From my experience, if you have roof rats, that is the only way to get rid of them!!

I gave gotten these in the past. A couple times I rotted the seeds, last time I got the seedlings to grow for 6 months, then, one unusually hot day in November fried them. Since I live in AZ, this is the only way I can get these varieties in.Looking for keraji mandarin, bloomsweet(citrus kinoji), and if anyone has a lemon×mandarin cross.I know I could grow something more exotic in AZ, but these were my favorite varieties to grow when I lived in Hampton, VA. I am letting everyone know early so I can investigate any leads. I appreciate any help and more than willing to pay for seeds, fruit or to try to trade.

I had a black sapote and put it in too big of a pot. It died of root rot. Since I am going to replace it, is there such a thing as improved variety and anyone know to purchase it? I have never seen it listed. Also, is there a better variety of bc Barbados cherry than FL sweet? That is what I have and it is a less than pleasing variety in my opinion. But, overall I like the shrub and would just like better and more fruit production.

This branch is what my tree looks like all over. Curling leaves, light green leaves and some yellowing. It looked great in spring, but, it had also just been planted. I have given it AZ best citrus fertilizer and Epsom salts and they marginally improved the appearance. It is well watered. Appreciate any and all help!!!

This is my loquat. Variety juicy Jim. 2nd year in ground. I have heard people say that you cannot plant loquat trees in full sun. That isn't true. This tree has taken the AZ 113 degree sun without as much as a leaf tip burn.I got really good advice on Loquat trees. Plant them in early fallow roots to develop. First summer it may struggle. 2 and summer it will be perfect. So far this summer it has been perfect. For the fragrance alone, I hope it blooms this summer!!!Considering planting a second tree for better fruit production. Any recommendations on another good variety?

These are my 3 mango trees growing in my backyard. I am pretty proud of how they look without me exactly knowing what I am doing. The first variety is Israeli Red ( I have no information on this variety. I purchased it as a seedling from a local nursery. If I had already joined the group, I don't think I would have bought a no name variety. But, now I don't have the heart to take it out because it has been such a strong, carefree grower.) The second one is madame Francis, I Recently cut it and you can see the branches coming out, and the final one is cotton candy. All 3 have at least been through one winter and the cotton candy had bloomed in the spring. Hopefully I will be getting fruit in the next couple of years!!

In a not so great part of my yard, I had a male and female Kei apple growing. Well, no rain in July and 113 degree temps killed the female , but, I still have the male. Question, is it worth reinvesting in the female? Is the fruit even something I would want eat? I don't have a lot of property. Would be easier to plant something there more AZ desert native, but, if I hear good things, I will do the extra work.

I bought a grumichama last summer and planted this early spring. The one I have isn't doing very well and probably won't make fall. They are easy to find, but, before I just buy one off of EBay, I thought I would check here first. Anyone have some better quality shrubs? Maybe with a more cherry like flavor?

I had purchased this New Zealand from Annie's perennials last fall and it did great. However, roof rats over the winter killed it. After a visit from a bobcat and 2 feral cats, I have not seen a rat in months. So, I would like to try again, but, Annie's does not sell it anymore. Anyone here sell this shrub?? Also known as parrot's beak and lobster claw.